joan karnell cancer center

Juju Salon & Organics graciously agreed to introduce Bonded Forever to their community and customer base in a very big way.  During the month of October, Juju will be giving a 10% off discount on haircut services to customers that donate their hair to Locks of Love.  Juju will also be generously donating 10% of their sales profits to the Joan Karnell Cancer Center and Abramson Cancer Center on Sunday, October 28th.  Please make sure to schedule an appointment on the 28th so that a portion of your service can go towards cancer research and patient care!

I will hold Juju’s October special promotion and generous donation sentimentally very close to my heart.  After my mother successfully (hip hip hurray!) completed her last round of chemotherapy, her hair was in a desperate need of a good haircut.  Although her particular chemo medication luckily didn’t cause her to go completely bald like some medications do, her hair was much thinner and had a different texture than it used to.  She wanted to make sure that she went to someone that would do an excellent job and be sensitive to her situation.  I of course recommended my trusty hair stylist, Christie, whom at the time was working at Juju.

Christie gave my mother a stylish and spunky short haircut that really suited her well!  The haircut literally made her look healthy and vibrant again and brought the color back to her cheeks and the sparkle back into her eyes.  It was amazing and emotional to see the transformation first hand.  The chemo fried hair that littered the space around her chair by the end of her appointment was a symbolic reminder of her brave and triumphant battle with cancer.  I remember feeling relieved when they started sweeping it all away, because it felt like we had just ended a chapter and started a bright and promising new one.

I also had a transformational moment of my own at Juju Salon & Organics that same year.  After I saw so many people in my mother’s chemo treatment center with wigs or hats on week after week, I felt that I needed to sacrifice my hair (which I was pretty attached to) so that someone less fortunate could enjoy it.  I had always wanted to get a chic, short bob, but would always chicken out last minute.  However, on the the day of my appointment, I sat in the chair with only a slight bit of trepidation and bluntly told Christie, “Just do it.  Chop it all off.”  It actually felt really freeing after Christie detached the ponytail from my head with several swift cuts and showed it to me.  I felt lighter and excited to acquire a new look.  The bob that she gave me was awesome!  I loved accessorizing it with cute headbands and clips and wearing bright red 1950’s inspired lipstick.  My new hairdo uplifted my spirits and mood and made me feel like a confident modern woman.

I hope that you are as content and happy with your shorter haircut as I was if you decide to take the plunge and donate your hair to Locks of Love.  You are truly in good hands if you do.  Juju has been voted, “Best in Philly” numerous times and they are well deserving of that title.  Their salon also works very hard to be as green and eco-friendly as possible.  Their hair, skin care, and beauty products are all natural, organic, and good for both you and the planet.  I truly hope that you stop in, make an appointment, and be ready and willing to transform yourself!

**During the month of October, you can get free shipping on any Bonded Forever bracelet gift set by entering the following coupon code: FREESHIPGS.**

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